As a musician’s instrumental proficiency develops, so too does their artistic taste and temperament. Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? How does their art help them understand the world better? Hear what the next generation of virtuosi have to say, and how, in the 2025 ANAM Recital series.

A Matter of the World
“An exploration of some of the world’s most pressing issues, as told by a bassoonist. How can I make a difference as a bassoonist, and why does it matter to begin with? And naturally, all things must come back to the environment (and reeds, of course…).” — Stephanie Sheridan

John STEINMETZ What Can I Do?
Bryony MARKS A Matter of Perspective
Jenni BRANDON Cane
Marc MELLITS Splinter: viii. Red Pine

Stephanie Sheridan (WA) bassoon
Steven Bryer (ANAM alum) percussion
Joshua Webster (NZ) oboe
Karen Chen (NSW) clarinet
Justinn Lu alto saxophone
Jack Cremer (ANAM alum) bassoon
Bailey Hume bass clarinet